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GL53 YFA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,949 mi
Last recorded123,949 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YFA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 123,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 117,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,796 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,786 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 102,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,017 miles

middle upper brake lamp bulb inoperative at times

Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,017 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle upper brake lamp bulb inoperative at times

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,615 miles

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 50,434 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,434 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,210 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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GL53 YFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 YFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL53 YFA registered?

GL53 YFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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